MTI-404.131-1

Introduction to the Maritime Transport Instrument MTI 404.131-1

What this maritime transport instrument does

This maritime transport instrument MTI-404.131-1 sets out further requirements in relation to fire appliances on vessels of 45 metres in length or more but less than 60 metres in length).

Commencement

This maritime transport instrument comes into force on the same date that Maritime Rules Part 404 Design, Construction, and Equipment , New Zealand Cape Town Vessels and Foreign Cape Town Vessels comes into force.

Section 5 required standards to meet compliance

In addition to defining key terms and clarifying some discretions for surveyors, Section 5 of this instrument sets out the required standards to meet compliance for the following items:

• automatic fire alarm and fire detection systems
• fire pumps
• fire hydrants, fire hoses and nozzles
• portable fire extinguishers in control stations and accommodation and service spaces
• fire extinguishing appliances in machinery spaces – fixed fire extinguishing systems, foam extinguisher, portable fire extinguishers
• firefighter’s outfit
• fire control plan
• signage.

Section 6 maintenance, inspection and servicing of fire appliances

Section 6 of this instrument sets out the requirements for the maintenance, inspection, and servicing of fire appliances for vessels of 45 metres in length or more but less than 60 metres in length in accordance with the applicable requirements of Part 42B.

Materials incorporated by reference in Maritime Transport Instrument MTI-404.131-1

The following items are incorporated by Reference in Maritime Transport Instrument MTI 404.131-1

Getting copies of material incorporated by reference

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